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Ruth Goodney Obituary
Her husband of 59 years, Francis P. Goodney, died in 2005. She leaves five children, Nancy J. LaRochelle of Southboro, Paul F. Goodney of Durham, N.C., Mary R. Griffin, Bruce W. Goodney, both of Worcester, and Karen A. Quinlivan of Rutland; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, William P. Hennessey, and a sister, Jean Fitzgerald.
Mrs. Goodney was born in Worcester, daughter of William A. and Helen T. (Layden) Hennessey. She was a graduate of Commerce High School and served in the U.S. Coast Guard SPARS during World War II.
Mrs. Goodney was a librarian and cataloguer in the Gordon Library at WPI for 20 years before her retirement in 1984.
She was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish and the Greendale American Legion Post No. 419. She was a volunteer at the UMass-Memorial Medical Center for many years.
Calling hours at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester, are Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral Mass will be Thursday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 25 Fales St., Worcester. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Pernet Family Health Center, 237 Millbury St., Worcester 01610.
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Norm Sivazlian
October 24, 2007
Ruth was such a loving and caring woman. She was like a second mom to me. She will be greatly missed by all my family. May God bless and grant peace to her children.
Joan Daughney
October 23, 2007
Ruth was a very special friend. I feel fortunate to have known her and I will miss her.
Robin West
October 22, 2007
I am so sorry for you loss.
I work in the mammography dept where she volunteered. she was a very sweet lady.
May God be with you in this time. I pray you find comfort from him and know you will see her again.
Jim and Karen Goodney
October 22, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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